John Who?

John Who? is the ultimate podcast for fans of doves, slow-motion choreography, hyper-violent gun fights, and heartfelt bromances. Super fan Daniel Kwan and newcomer Drew Quon dive deep into the epic films of legendary Hong Kong director John Woo. From his Hong Kong classics like Hard Boiled and The Killer, to Hollywood blockbusters like Face/Off and Mission Impossible II, they'll be breaking down each film to answer the question... who is John Woo? Whether you're a longtime aficionado or a complete newcomer to John Woo's iconic style, tune in to the John Who? podcast for the perfect blend of action-packed film analysis and comedic banter! - John Who? is a spinoff of the award-winning podcast, Asians Represent!

Episodes

Hard Target: The First Hollywood's Film Directed by an Asian Film Maker!

July 31, 2025 • 72 mins

Daniel, Drew, and guest Joe DeSimone discussed ⁨John Woo's 1993 action (comedy?) Hard Target, a film viewed as the first major Hollywood studio production directed by an Asian film maker! From the importance of the Thompson Center Arms Contender single-shot pistol to the impact of studio interference on Woo's vision, this episode goes deep into this cult classic. "A woman hires a drifter as her guide through New Orleans in sear...

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Last Hurrah For Chivalry: John Woo's Wuxia Classic

May 23, 2025 • 86 mins

Izen joined Daniel and Drew for a discussion about John Woo's 1979 wuxia film Last Hurrah For Chivalry! They discussed the impact of this movie on John Woo's career, how it served as a prototype for his famous "heroic bloodshed" films, and how Woo alludes to wuxia in all of his work! ⁨ Check out Daniel's high-octane wuxia action tabletop RPG, Wandering Blades, at ⁠⁠wanderingblades.com⁠⁠ Last Hurrah for Chivalry: Long Live Chival...

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Hard Boiled: The Iconic Hong Kong Blood Opera

April 28, 2025 • 100 mins

Brandon Lim of Black Belt Cinema joined Daniel and Drew for a discussion about John Woo's 1992 Hong Kong action masterpiece, Hard Boiled. They discussed the impact of this movie on Hong Kong and Western cinema, the effects of the handover of Hong Kong on storytelling, and more! "A tough-as-nails cop teams up with an undercover agent to shut down a sinister mobster and his crew." John Who? is the ultimate podcast for fans of ...

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"Face/Off"

March 30, 2025 • 116 mins

This month, Daniel, Drew, and their guest Anica discuss the 1997 science-fiction action film "Face/Off", starring Nicholas Cage and John Travolta! This cult classic is the pinnacle of John Woo's western films! "To foil a terrorist plot, FBI agent Sean Archer (Travolta) assumes the identity of the criminal Castor Troy (Cage) who murdered his son through facial transplant surgery, but the crook wakes up prematurely and vows revenge....

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Series Trailer | John Who?

October 9, 2024 • 1 min

The One Shot Podcast Network presents: John Who? with Daniel Kwan and Drew Quon. Daniel is an action movie enthusiast and John Woo super fan. Drew is a newcomer to Hong Kong action cinema. From his Hong Kong classics like Hard Boiled and The Killer, to Hollywood blockbusters like Face/Off and Mission Impossible II, they'll be breaking down each film to answer the question...who is John Woo? Whether you're a lifelong aficionado or a...

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John Who?

Episodes

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Hard Boiled: The Iconic Hong Kong Blood Opera

"Face/Off"

Series Trailer | John Who?

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Hard Target: The First Hollywood's Film Directed by an Asian Film Maker!

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